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AK62 VYU

2012 Vauxhall Zafira

Brown Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

66,904 mi
Last recorded66,904 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Zafira64,935 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 VYU
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 66,904 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides outer casings swelling (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 60,116 miles

Nearside Rear Lamp damaged

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Outer casings swelling (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Oct 2024 60,111 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Outer casings swelling (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 55,975 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Sep 2023 55,935 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 53,373 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 53,358 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 50,671 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 47,722 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 47,722 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 45,695 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge and cracking.

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 41,804 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 34,143 miles

front tyres low tread on edges

Pass 31 Oct 2016 28,470 miles

n/s/f tyre low tread on edges

Pass 7 Oct 2015 20,997 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Oct 2015 20,997 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Zafira?

Based on 8,488,627 MOT tests across 574,092 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
7,298
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
574,092
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 301,897
Brake pipe excessively corroded 199,525
position lamp(s) not working 140,225
coil spring broken 139,807
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 136,825
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AK62 VYU is a 2012 Vauxhall Zafira in Brown with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2012 Vauxhall Zafira models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 64,935 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Zafira fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 301,897 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK62 VYU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Zafira typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 14 years old, this Vauxhall Zafira is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AK62 VYU is a 2012 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 19 November 2012.

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